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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1924

Page

4

Fragmentary political reminiscence on Democratic history

Incomplete clipping discusses Democratic candidates and election history, referencing John W. Davis and past parties. Mentions newspapers Morning News Weekly and Weekly Mirror and a Play in Win-Wa post office. Notes candidates winning on November 4 in historical context.

Ted Postoffice Win- Wa Bias Publishing Co Hester Virginia Newsie Ie Weekly Mirror Bell United John W. Davis Jackson Cleveland Wilson

The Prince of Wales

A fragmented account remarks on the Prince of Wales as a solemn yet intensely human figure. It contrasts royal duties with youthful joy and hints at the prince's popularity and the curbs of royalty.

Prince of Wales England Jon Prince Wales

Excerpt on punctuality and social consequences

Excerpt discusses punctuality as a habit tied to virtue and efficiency. It notes late people irritate hosts and affect invitations, with examples from social dining where a tardy guest and others share in the social displeasure.

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Fair Warning to Voters From Newport News Times Herald

The Virginia State Democratic Committee held a rousing meeting last night urging Democrats to show allegiance to the party or face political consequences. The piece warns deserters and signals a tough campaign ahead for supporters of opponent candidates Ellette and Wheeler.

Newport “News Times-Herald Virginia Democratic Ittee Ellette Ad Wheeler Fe Party

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

Fragmentary poem by Walt Mason appears in a杂sed column. Text shows fragmented phrases about spreading sorrow and distress, with scattered lines mentioning stores and beds. The readable passages suggest a reflective verse on mood and commerce.

Walt Mason

Cheering Up Townsfolk Amid Grief and Grumbles

A reflective verse urges residents to shed mournful moods and contagious frowns. It laments tired fathers, gloomy bosses, and somber storefronts causing loss of cheer, then calls for renewed joy and hope to lift spirits.

27 Freight Cars Piled In Wreck Delays N. and W. Trains

A major Norfolk and Western wreck near Bentonville between Luray and Front Royal left 27 freight cars in a heap after a broken engine flange. Detours via Chesapeake and Western delayed three passenger trains to Harrisonburg and Elkton. no injuries reported.

Norfolk and Weston Bentonville Luray Front Royal Elkton Harrisonburg Strasburg Riverton Southern Railroad Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Western C-W Hagerstown Shenandoah Shenandoah Valley

Evan P Creswell Dies After Long Illness At 72

Evan P Creswell a retired citizen died yesterday morning at his home 806 South Kent Street after a general decline due to old age He was 72 Survived by his widow Mrs Nannie E Creswell seven children six grandchildren and three sisters The funeral will be Tuesday at 1 PM from his residence with Rev Boyd V Switzer of Braddock Street M E Church South officiating Pallbearers are four sons and two sons in law Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery

Evan P. Creswell Kent Street Nannie E. Creswell Alberta Crowser Rosenberger This County Olive Carpér Chambersville Mary Williamson Winchester Clarence Creswell William L. Cresswell Carl Cresswell Curtis Creswel City Ella Harvin Toledo Ohio Lillie Gray Kearneysville W. Va Blanche Hook Boyd V. Switzer Braddock Street M. E. Church South Harry Carper Frank Clowser Mount Hebron Cemetery

Germans Seek Unconditional League Membership with Permanent Seat

German ambassador Leopold Von Hoesch delivered a memorandum to Premier Herriot in Paris outlining Germanys terms for applying to join the League of Nations. The document reportedly states no conditions for membership but seeks a permanent seat on the League council.

Associated Press Paris Leopold von Hoesch France Herriot Germany League of Nations Reich Council League

Ku Klux Klan Parade Planned in Woodstock Virginia

Ku Klux Klan members will assemble in Woodstock for a public meeting and parade on Tuesday night. Initiating ceremonies are expected immediately after the meeting with spectators viewing from a distance. Handbills invite all interested to attend. the Pythian Band will provide music for the march and may perform a brief concert before the gathering.

Woodstock Knights Ku Klux Klan Pythian

Judge Harrison To Open His Campaign Address

Harrisonburg Virginia September 29 Judge Thomas Warrison Democratic candidate for re election to Congress from the 7th District will deliver his first campaign address in Harrisonburg on Monday October 20 Court Day After a conference with party leaders the 7th District Congressional Committee will meet with Rockingham County and Harrisonburg city Democratic committees to discuss campaign phases Judge Warrison then returns to Winchester stating conditions in the district are in splendid shape.

Harrisonburg Thomas Warrison 7Th District Congressional Committee William B. Carson River 8 Rockingham Harrison Winchester

D. W. Harrison Dies at Front Royal

David Walton Harrison a Melrose native died at his Front Royal home after a paralytic attack complications. He worked for 35 years as manager of the Riverton Front Royal Power Company. Survived by his widow Miss Kittie Anderson, one son, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at 2:30 this afternoon.

David. Walton Harrison Melrose Ft Royal Front Royal Harrison Riverton Front Royal Power Oepany R. W Hannah Harrison Rockingham County Fintas Kittie Anderson Charlette M. H. Harrison Island Ford R. M. Harrison Thomas W. Va W. L. Harrison Highland Park J. N. Harrison Brunswick H.H. Harison Pierce

Beaf Fattening Demands High Skill Says Bulletin

Richmond dated bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture warns Virginia livestock farmers that fattening baby beef requires more skill than rearing mature cattle. It notes buyers want 800 to 1200 pound cattle aged 12 to 20 months and outlines feeding plans from 4 to 6 weeks old, gradual weaning, grass after weaning, and optional creeps to protect calf rations.

Richmond Virginia United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin

British Freighter Santa Theresa Sinks Off Tybee Light

SAVANNAH Ga Sept 29 The British freighter Santa Theresa bound from a Cuban port with sugar sank last night 95 miles southeast by south of Tybee light Radio advices from the American tanker I C White say the tanker took off the crew and proceeds to New York due October 1 with the survivors.

Associated Press Savannah Santa Theresa Tybee Light I. C. White New York

Death Claims Geo W Miller Former Resident

Geo W Miller a former resident of the county died early yesterday in Washington DC after a long illness. The remains will be brought home for interment with services planned at Mortuary in Mont Hebron Cemetery. He was 69, born in Little Washington VA, survived by his widow Lethia Campbell and eight children including Myrtle, Melvin, Joseph, and others. The family notes Myrtle Miller left for Chicago with relatives to attend a Bankers convention.

Miller Washington, D. C Tomorow Mont Hebron Tee v. Boyd V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodiste Epicopal Church Carpenter Lethia Campbell Myrtle Miller Baker Chocolate Company City Melvin Miller Bunker Hill W. Va Joseph Miller Mansfield Ohio Randolph Reynolds Paul Miller Alexandria Virginia Ivy Dorothy Miller William G. Hardy Bankers Chicago

Ex Gov Davis Offers Help in State Campaign

Former Governor Davis tendered his services to the state Democratic committee for the campaign. He prefers speaking in the seventh and eighth districts and the western part of the first. Chairman Byrd notified local chairmen of the offer and praised the aid for Davis and Bryan.

H. F. Byrd Democratic State Central Committee Westmorel “Davis State Committee Davis Bryan Byrd

Warrant Out for Cannery Operator Calvin 3

A warrant has been sworn for the arrest of Calvin 3 who runs a Kernstown cannery on charges including violation of the pure food laws and cannery sanitation rules. Magistrate A J Tavenner issued the warrant at the request of W E B Braithwaite, assistant to the Virginia Dry and Food Commissioner. The defendant is reported to be canning tomatoes. the case will be heard in the county magistrate's court within days.

Calvin 3 Kernstown A. J. Tavenner W. E B. Braithwaite Virginia Dry and Food Commissioner Amatoes

Market Report Wholesale Prices Quoted Today

Local buyers report daily market corrections and wholesale price quotes. The Star disclaims responsibility for possible errors while presenting current figures and itemized quotations from today’s trading session.

Star

Local Wholesale Market Grain and Produce Prices

Local wholesale market listing shows prices for wheat corn meal and flour products, eggs and dairy items, and feed. Notable entries include corn at 700 per barrel, shelled corn at 0.50, spring chickens, hens and eggs priced with various butter and flour values, and baled straw and hay at listed ton and bale rates.

Esseacete Baltimore

Mrs Triplett Injured in Northwestern Grade Car Crash

Mrs Ralph Triplett of Gore sustained a broken collar bone and serious cuts after her touring car collided with a county truck driven by Mr Whitacre near the Sherman orchards Saturday night. She was thrown from the car with children present and was treated in Winchester by Dr. C R Anderson.

Ralph Triplett Gore Whitacre Sherman Orchards

Mecca Report Said To Be In Wahabi Hands

London dispatch reports Mecca possibly captured by Wahabi reformers who opposed pilgrimages and demand control of the holy city. King Hussein’s distant forces reportedly near Mecca as the situation grows menacing and pilgrims may be halted if the occupation holds.

London Mecca Holy Hussein The Hedras Cairo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Star Democratic West Virginia Charles W. Bryan Nebraska Congress W. Harrison Wonday Seecey the Prince OF Wales Sali D. W. Harrison Geo. W. Miller Ford Chevrolet Jno. S. Solenberger Market Report Chiropractor ADAMS Chiropractors N. Braddock Street DR. Chas. Smith Water St Liberty Federal Land Bank Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank Hansbrough & Carter P. C. Neidemeyer & Company Complete Home Furnishers RINEX North Main Street Hart, Schaffner & Marx Frank Gearing East Piccadilly Street H. J. Mowrey Jeweler Oppo Hotel Jack Massey Bros Brooks’ Pharmacy E. Piccadilly West Piccadilly Street MO. W. Rosenberger & CO
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